Fly High With the 10 Best Pilot's Watches You Can Buy
The very first men's wristwatch was created by Cartier for a pioneering airman, and ever since then, pilot's watches have been a strong style move. Here are 10 of the best to get you airborne:
IWC Pilot's Chronograph, $3,950
IWC's pilot's watches are justly legendary, and this well-priced piece is one of the best they've ever created while the 43mm case is not too oversized.
Bremont Pilot Solo, $2,550
Britain's Bremont is a brand well worth investing in, and pieces like this are bound to increase in value down the line as well.
Breitling Navitimer World, $4,200
The World version of the iconic Navitimer is our favorite, and besides the added functionality it looks great dressed up or down.
Cartier Santos XL, $4,200
Designed in honor of the original men's wristwatch, the newly re-imagined Santos has retro appeal but thoroughly modern magnetism.
Rolex GMT-Master II, $8,400
Rolex's GMT was the very dual timezone watch and it still ranks tops for desirability. The all-black version is much more subtle than the "Pepsi."
Bell & Ross Aviation Chronograph, $2,400
Bell & Ross' pieces such as this are underpriced in our opinion and so make a great investment as well as a damned handsome accessory.
Zenith Pilot Big Date Automatic, $4,500
Zenith is a brand that's often overlooked in the luxury watch world, but their technical excellence and innovation is second to none.
IWC Spitfire Mark XV, $2,950
One of the best deals on an IWC that you can find anywhere, this mission-critical Spitfire is elegant simplicity at its very finest.
Breitling Superocean Heritage II, $3,500
A combo pilot's and diving watch, this Superocean is also an incredibly good deal and so shouldn't be overlooked on your search.
Rolex Sky-Dweller, $16,900
To really go over the top, Rolex's Sky-Dweller is for high fliers who want something that truly stands out from the crowd.